His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius by Derk Blaylock

Chapter 818:

Belinda responded with a light, dismissive chuckle, her face unreadable.

After washing her hands, she turned off the faucet and grabbed a paper towel, lazily wiping her fingers. Without looking at Verena, she spoke in a calm, almost bored tone.

“Whether I’m happy or not doesn’t really matter. But I’d wager, Miss Reed, that you’re regretting what you did, aren’t you?”

As she spoke, Belinda lifted her gaze, locking eyes with Verena and flashing a mocking smile.

“Even if you tried something as desperate as drugging Lucas, he still wouldn’t touch you. Were you furious when you found out about that?”

Belinda’s words struck with painful precision, and Verena’s face drained of color in an instant.

to scream. Now, to be ridiculed by Belinda in such a scornful and derisive manner ignited a

a single word in her defense, Belinda continued with a mocking tone, “Oh, and also… Miss Reed, don’t pretend to be the victim here.

past Verena with an air of indifference

fists tightly, her expression contorting with rage as

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demeanor. The encounter with Verena in the restroom had undeniably soured her mood, yet she chose not to utter a single

depart. Just as they had risen from their seats and were ready to leave, the door to the private room suddenly swung open with a

spotted her, their expressions momentarily froze. No one

directly approached Lucas, desperation

Please, grant me your forgiveness just this once, alright? This is the final time; I assure you I will never repeat this error

she spoke, her eyes gradually reddened with unshed tears that threatened to spill

by her heartfelt pleas. In the depths of his dark gaze, only